Is Reggie White [Bronze Refractor] #M16 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 14× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Reggie White [Bronze Refractor] #M16 sells for $76.09 against $5.60 raw: a $70.49 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.60
- PSA 10
- $76.09
- Gem premium
- 14×
- As of
- Sep 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $76.09 | +$45.49 | +$20.49 | −$79.51 |
Net = sale price − $5.60 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $99.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $76.09 | −$22.91 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $46.00 | −$53.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $46.00 | −$53.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Reggie White [Bronze Refractor] #M16 — FAQ
Is Reggie White [Bronze Refractor] #M16 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Reggie White [Bronze Refractor] #M16 sells for $76.09 against $5.60 raw: a $70.49 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Reggie White [Bronze Refractor] #M16 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Reggie White [Bronze Refractor] #M16 (Football Cards 1997 Topps Mystery Finest) sells for about $76.09 versus $5.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Reggie White [Bronze Refractor] #M16?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $99.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $76.09. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Reggie White [Bronze Refractor] #M16 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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